ROCKFORD — The Catholic Diocese of Rockford is proceeding with plans to demolish its former chancery building next to Cathedral of St. Peter over the objections of Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara and former Mayor Larry Morrissey, among others. The three-story structure at 1245 N. Court St. was built in 1929 and functioned as the diocesan chancery office until 2002 when the diocese purchased its current headquarters at 555 Colman Center Drive on the city's far east side. The former chancery has been vacant since 2009...